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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,715.52, 43,767.32 and 18,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,715.52, 43,767.32 and 18,286.66 is: 25,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,715.52 : 43,767.32 = 18,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,715.52/43,767.32 = 18,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,715.52x = 43,767.32 × 18,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,715.52x = 800,358,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,358,036.25/31,715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.53

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